UNDERGROUND TAPE
M501
Pipe Wrap - Corrosion Control Tape
Heavy PVC film for hand applied corrosion protection. Black and Yellow available
Polyken 826 Pipe Wrap - Corrosion Control Tape
Applications: Designed for interior and exterior corrosion protection of smaller diameter pipe.
Features & Benefits:
Economically priced 12 mil polyethylene tape. Excellent conformability to irregular surfaces. High dielectric strength. Moisture resistant. Tough, butyl rubber pressure sensitive adhesive system unaffected by cold. Uniformly aggressive bond of tape-to-metal at operating temperatures of -30°F to 140°F. Tape to metal can be cold applied. We recommend Polyken® 1027 Primer be used in conjunction with this product.
M225
Metal Detectable Underground Tape
Available Colors/Legends: Red-Electric; Blue-Water; Yellow-Gas; Green-Sewer; Orange-Communication; Purple-Reclaimed Water; Brown-Forced Main.
Primary use: Required by code in many localities, and cheaper then using the back hoe to search for that old gas main... Imprinted metallic film lasts longer, and is locatable from the surface with a nonferrous locator.
M226
Non-Detectable Underground Tape
Available Colors/Legends: Red-Electric; Blue-Water; Yellow-Gas; Green-Sewer; Orange-Communication; Purple-Reclaimed Water; Brown-Forced Main.
Primary use: Less expensive than our M225 metal-detectable, M226 is ideal for laying in the trench several feet above the piping. In code-specified, bright colors to contrast with the dirt upon later removal.
The following is for above ground use but is frequently used with underground tapes
M234
Barricade Tape
Available Yellow Caution and Red Danger: Construction, Do Not Enter, Electric, Gas Line, Hazardous Materials, High Voltage, Men Working, No Parking, etc. - Custom imprinting also available. Ask your Merco customer service rep.
M264
Woven Barricade Tape
Extremely thick (24 mils), strong (460 lb tensile) and durable woven polyethylene fibers for long term use. Available in Yellow/Black or Red/Black. Material is similar to lawn chair webbing. Will last 'forever'.